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(Frieze of African Americans Dancing in Celebration), (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Barthe, Richmond 1901-1989  Search this
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
African American  Search this
Type:
Sculptures
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Owner/Location:
Administered by New York City Housing Authority New York New York 10023
Located Kingsborough Houses Crown Heights Brooklyn New York
Date:
Ca. 1930s
Notes:
Brooklyn Eagle, Dec. 2, 1018.
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
Frieze depicting scenes of African Americans dancing and scenes of the exodus of the Israelites.
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Recreation--Dancing  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Religion  Search this
Control number:
IAS 71501324
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_471820